About The Samuel Lemberg Scholarship Loan Fund

Established in the late 1940's, the Samuel Lemberg Scholarship Loan Fund provides interest-free loans to aid Jewish undergraduate and graduate college students who exhibit exceptional academic achievement and face financial difficulties pursuing a higher education. These loans must be repaid within ten years of graduation or termination of studies.

Amount of Loans$5,000 is the maximum loan, with a possibility of renewing annually for the duration of (full time) undergraduate or graduate studies.

EligibilityJewish students enrolled or enrolling (upcoming year) in full time, accredited undergraduate or graduate study institutions, pursuing academic or professional courses leading to a recognized degree.

Repayment RequirementsLoans are awarded interest-free. It should be clearly understood, however, that loan recipients assume an obligation to repay the full amount of the loan within ten years after the completion of their course of study, or from the date they terminate their studies for any reason.

Obtaining ApplicationApplications can be downloaded by clicking on the tab above. The application should be downloaded, printed and returned by mail together with the required letters of reference and transcripts to: The Samuel Lemberg Scholarship Loan Fund, 430 Park Avenue, 2nd Floor, New York, NY 10022

Application Requirements and Deadline for the 2019-2020 School YearDeadline: May 5, 2019All application components, including application form, transcripts, and letters of recommendation must arrive together by May 5th at our New York office in order to receive consideration. Applications should be typed or printed legibly. All information provided with the application is held in strict confidence. Finalists are expected to meet with the Fund's trustees at our New York office for an in-person interview. In addition to the application, please be sure to include:1. Transcript of academic record. College graduates need not submit high school transcript.2. Three letters of recommendation from persons unrelated to applicant. At least one should be from a Hillel director, director of Jewish communal organization, the Rabbi of a congregation with which you or your family have been affiliated, or Hebrew school teacher.